First Baptist Church of Palmdale Presents:
Pastor Paul Ferguson


Born: Buffalo, New York, May 16, 1954

Childhood: Raised by missionary parents on the mission field in Belgium, Belgian Congo, Costa Rica, and Argentina.

Education: Grade school and Junior High at boarding school in Argentina. High School in Huntington Beach and Ventura. B.A. in Psychology/Bible Major at Biola University. MDIV in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology.

Family: Married to Karen, wife of 23 eventful and loving years. Karen is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Children are Robert and Nicki, both enrolled at Biola University.

Ministry Experience: Associate Pastor of Student Ministries in Commerce, CA; Tacoma, WA; La Puente, CA; Monrovia, CA; and Eagle Rock, CA. Pastor of Family Ministry in Eagle Rock, CA. Worship Pastor in Monrovia and Eagle Rock (1yr each). Mini-missions leader and participant to Mexico, Philippines, and Moldova. Camp and retreat speaker in California, Michigan, and Washington states.

Secular Experience: Worked as Fuller Brush Salesman, Kirby Vacuum Salesman, cafeteria pot-washer, box factory foreman, host-cashier for Bob's Big Boy, truck driver, oilfield tool pusher, and honest car salesman.

Current Projects: Pastor for FBC of Palmdale, Church leadership in training in Moldova (Eastern Europe)

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Steak and Lobster
Favorite Sport: Basketball

Favorite Activites: Spending time with family, studying the Bible and praying, preaching, reading, playing racquetball and basketball.